Abstract: An apparatus for filling containers and related technologies are disclosed. The apparatus has at least one container-transportation belt, wherein the container-transportation belt is configured to carry at least one container between a first location and a second location, wherein the at least one container-transportation belt has a width which is smaller than a diameter of the at least one container. The apparatus may also include at least one belt. At least one container is carried on the at least one belt between a first location and a second location, wherein a bottom of the at least one container contacts a top surface of the at least one belt. At least one lifting mechanism raises the at least one container off the at least one belt by contacting the bottom of the at least one container.

Abstract: A magnetic fastener system has a first fastener structure with a body with a first side and a second side. At least one of a male or female friction-snap fastener is positioned on the first side. A pocket is formed within the second side and a magnet is positioned therein. A recessed surface is formed in an interior of the pocket. A captive wall is formed around the recessed surface. The magnet is positioned between the first side and the recessed surface. A second fastener structure has a shape defined by an outer sidewall, wherein the shape of the outer sidewall substantially matches a shape defined by the captive wall, wherein second fastener structure is removably insertable into the pocket, and the first and second fastener structures are magnetically connectable. At least a third fastener structure is removably connectable to at least one of the male or the female friction-snap fastener.

Abstract: An apparatus for filling containers with fluid includes a volumetric filling valve. The volumetric filling valve includes a valve stem having a gas valve portion and a fluid valve portion. An interior passageway of the gas valve portion is positioned interior of the valve stem, wherein the interior passageway positioned to supply a quantity of gas to a filling nozzle. A gas valve actuator is mechanically connected to the valve stem, wherein the gas valve actuator controls an activation of the gas valve portion. A fluid valve actuator is mechanically connected to the valve stem, wherein the fluid valve actuator controls an activation of the fluid valve portion. The volumetric filling valve may be positioned within a filling head container with the gas valve portion positioned at least partially within a quantity of gas and the fluid valve portion positioned within a quantity of fluid.

Abstract: A dual-adjustable mounting shoe has a shoe body. A middle portion of the shoe body has at least one pocket formed therein. At least one pocket insert is positioned at least partially within the pocket. The pocket insert has a raised tooth positioned along a rear of the shoe body and a forward edge positioned along a front of the shoe body, wherein the at least one pocket insert is movable relative to the shoe body to adjust a position of at least one of the raised tooth and the forward edge relative to the shoe body. At least one fastener is engageable with the at least one pocket insert to secure the at least one pocket insert in a stationary position at least partially within the pocket. The dual-adjustable mounting shoe is usable with both a rear-indexing receptacle and a forward-indexing receptacle.

Abstract: An apparatus for filling containers with fluid includes a volumetric filling valve. The volumetric filling valve includes a valve stem having a gas valve portion and a fluid valve portion. An interior passageway of the gas valve portion is positioned interior of the valve stem, wherein the interior passageway positioned to supply a quantity of gas to a filling nozzle. A gas valve actuator is mechanically connected to the valve stem, wherein the gas valve actuator controls an activation of the gas valve portion. A fluid valve actuator is mechanically connected to the valve stem, wherein the fluid valve actuator controls an activation of the fluid valve portion. The volumetric filling valve may be positioned within a filling head container with the gas valve portion positioned at least partially within a quantity of gas and the fluid valve portion positioned within a quantity of fluid.

Abstract: An apparatus for filling differently sized containers with fluid includes a filling head having a fluid holding area. At least one multi-container filling nozzle connected to the filling head, wherein at least two containers with differently-sized openings are fillable with a quantity of fluid from the fluid holding area without changing the multi-container filling nozzle. Related methods and devices for filing containers with differently-sized openings with fluid without changing a fluid nozzle are also disclosed.

Abstract: An optical device mounting adapter, and system and method for mounting an optical device to a head-worn article are provided. The optical device mounting adapter includes a helmet mount connector. A first arm having a first end is affixed to the helmet mount connector, wherein a second end of the first arm extends away from the helmet mount connector. A second arm is movably attached at a first point to the second end of the first arm, wherein the second arm has an elongated slot formed therein. A mobile support is connected to the second arm, the mobile support having a pin at least partially positioned within the elongated slot, wherein the mobile support is movable along a length of the elongated slot. An optical device connector is affixed to the mobile support.

Abstract: An apparatus for filling differently sized containers with fluid includes a filling head having a fluid holding area. At least one multi-container filling nozzle connected to the filling head, wherein at least two containers with differently-sized openings are fillable with a quantity of fluid from the fluid holding area without changing the multi-container filling nozzle. Related methods and devices for filing containers with differently-sized openings with fluid without changing a fluid nozzle are also disclosed.

Abstract: A motorized, wheeled personal vehicle and related methods thereof is provided. The motorized, wheeled personal vehicle includes a deck and at least one truck affixed to the deck. A bushing assembly is interfaced between the at least one truck and the deck. An axle and wheel assembly is rotatably connected to the at least one truck. A motor is affixed to the truck, wherein the motor has a gear extending into a cavity within the truck, wherein the gear is operatively connected to the axle and wheel assembly.

Abstract: An optical device mounting apparatus and related methods are disclosed. The apparatus includes a base plate with a first fastener positioned through a hole in the base plate, wherein the first fastener is removably engageable with the optical device. A first wall is connected to the base plate and extends in a substantially perpendicular direction from the base plate. A second wall is connected to the base plate and extends in a substantially perpendicular direction from the base plate, wherein the second wall is different from the first wall. A stabilizing fastener is movably engaged within a hole formed within the second wall, wherein a space between the stabilizing fastener and the first wall removably receives a mounting structure of the optical device, wherein the mounting structure of the optical device is contactable by the stabilizing fastener and the first wall when it is received within the space.

Abstract: A motorized, wheeled personal vehicle and related methods thereof is provided. The motorized, wheeled personal vehicle includes a deck and at least one truck affixed to the deck. A bushing assembly is interfaced between the at least one truck and the deck. An axle and wheel assembly is rotatably connected to the at least one truck. A motor is affixed to the truck, wherein the motor has a gear extending into a cavity within the truck, wherein the gear is operatively connected to the axle and wheel assembly.

Abstract: A mounting system latch apparatus and related methods are provided. The apparatus includes a mounting shoe receiving structure. A locking device is movably mounted proximate to the mounting shoe receiving structure, wherein the locking device is movable in at least a first direction through an upper plane of the mounting shoe receiving structure. A latch handle is movably mounted proximate to the locking device, wherein an engaging structure of the latch handle contacts the locking device, and wherein the latch handle is movable in at least a second direction to engage movement of the locking device in the first direction, wherein the second direction is substantially perpendicular to the first direction.

Abstract: An adjustable mounting shoe and related methods is disclosed. The adjustable mounting shoe includes a shoe body. A middle portion of the shoe body has a pocket formed therein. A pocket insert is positioned at least partially within the pocket. The pocket insert has a raised edge, wherein the pocket insert is movable relative to the shoe body. At least one fastener is engageable with the pocket insert to secure the pocket insert in a stationary position at least partially within the pocket.

Abstract: A method of managing backup records is provided. A central server receives, across a network, the contents of a first backup catalog from a first backup server as well as the contents of a second (distinct) backup catalog from a second backup server. The central server also extracts backup records from the first backup catalog and the second backup catalog and places the contents of each extracted backup record into a central backup catalog on the central server. Software for carrying out the method is also provided.

Abstract: An optical device mounting adapter, and system and method for mounting an optical device to a head-worn article are provided. The optical device mounting adapter includes a helmet mount connector. A first arm having a first end is affixed to the helmet mount connector, wherein a second end of the first arm extends away from the helmet mount connector. A second arm is movably attached at a first point to the second end of the first arm, wherein the second arm has an elongated slot formed therein. A mobile support is connected to the second arm, the mobile support having a pin at least partially positioned within the elongated slot, wherein the mobile support is movable along a length of the elongated slot. An optical device connector is affixed to the mobile support.

Abstract: An optical device mounting apparatus and related methods are disclosed. The apparatus includes a base plate with a first fastener positioned through a hole in the base plate, wherein the first fastener is removably engageable with the optical device. A first wall is connected to the base plate and extends in a substantially perpendicular direction from the base plate. A second wall is connected to the base plate and extends in a substantially perpendicular direction from the base plate, wherein the second wall is different from the first wall. A stabilizing fastener is movably engaged within a hole formed within the second wall, wherein a space between the stabilizing fastener and the first wall removably receives a mounting structure of the optical device, wherein the mounting structure of the optical device is contactable by the stabilizing fastener and the first wall when it is received within the space.

Abstract: An adjustable mounting shoe and related methods is disclosed. The adjustable mounting shoe includes a shoe body. A middle portion of the shoe body has a pocket formed therein. A pocket insert is positioned at least partially within the pocket. The pocket insert has a raised edge, wherein the pocket insert is movable relative to the shoe body. At least one fastener is engageable with the pocket insert to secure the pocket insert in a stationary position at least partially within the pocket.

Abstract: A marine vessel comprising: a command module; first and second buoyant tubular foils; and first and second struts for connecting the first and second buoyant tubular foils to the command module, respectively; wherein the first and second buoyant tubular foils provide substantially all of the buoyancy required for the marine vessel; and wherein the marine vessel further comprises first and second engines enclosed within the first and second buoyant tubular foils, respectively, and first and second propulsion units connected to the first and second engines, respectively, for moving the marine vessel through the water.